Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1330106

Observation date: June 29, 2022
Submitted by: Buggabean24
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: resembles a sphinx moth? I’ve checked common brown moths- I cannot ID this one- reddish brown larger head but averagely small in whole. I live near a wooded area could be an oak moth?
Status: Resident
Verified by: Sue Gregoire
Verified date: June 29, 2022
Coordinator notes: Datana are not separable by photographs of the adults but the caterpillars for each species are distinctive.
Checklist region(s): Canada, Nova Scotia